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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Introduction
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1.Air Vents 0185.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0128.
IntelliBeam
®System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0125.
3. Instrument Cluster (Midlevel) 099 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0102 or
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 097.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
and Midlevel) 0117 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 119.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 091.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 092.
5. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0200.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0128.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0127.
8. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 133.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0180.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 042
(If Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 093. 12.
Wireless Charging 094 (If Equipped).
13. USB Port 0141.
14. Driver Mode Control Knob. See Driver
Mode Control 0214.
Tow/Haul Mode (If Equipped). See Trailer
Towing 0248.
Auto Stop Disable Switch. See Stop/Start
System 0202.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0240 (If
Equipped).
15. Electric Parking Brake 0210.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 207.
Manual Mode 0208.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0134.
18. Horn 091.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 090 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0216.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0218
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 090 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 233 (If Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood0259. 22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0109.
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0125.
24. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0128.

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view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select“Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Power
Door Locks”. If a passenger door is open
when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 025.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press.To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking has occurred. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 025. For vehicles with the manual liftgate,
unlocking all doors will also unlock the
liftgate.
b:
If equipped, press twice quickly to
open or close the liftgate. Press again to
stop the power liftgate.
7: Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for at least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signals flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is started.
/: If equipped, first press and releaseQ
then immediately press and hold/for at
least four seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the remote key.
See Remote Vehicle Start 014.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows the doors
to be locked and unlocked and the liftgate
to be accessed without removing the remote
key from a pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key should be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the liftgate or door being opened. Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. Keyless
Unlocking can also be turned off. To view
available settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select
“Vehicle”to display the list of
available options and select “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start”.
If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats039.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.

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4. Place the new remote key into theremote key pocket. The remote key
pocket is inside the center console
storage area between the driver and
front passenger seats, underneath the
liner.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next remote key.
6. Remove the remote key from the remote key pocket and press the remote key
K
orQbutton.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 3–5. When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Put the key back into the remote key.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote keys are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight remote keys. This
feature is not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys you wish
to program must be with you. 1. Remove the key by pressing the button on the side of the remote key near the
bottom and pull the key out. Never pull
the key out without pressing the button.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the remote key
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle and turn the key,
counterclockwise, to the unlock position
five times within 10 seconds. The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO
LEARN and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC will again display REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known
remote keys will no longer work with
the vehicle. Remaining remote keys can
be relearned during the next steps.
The DIC display should now show READY
FOR REMOTE # 1.

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5. Place the new remote key into theremote key pocket. The remote key
pocket is inside the center console
storage area between the driver and
front passenger seats, underneath the
liner.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next remote key.
7. Remove the remote key from the remote key pocket and press the remote key
K
orQbutton.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
When starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote key has been idle for a while, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. For
improved vehicle security, the remote key is
equipped with a motion sensor. Move the
remote key slightly and try starting the
vehicle. If the vehicle still does not start,
and the DIC displays the same warnings
above, follow the steps shown below.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area by opening the armrest.2. Place the remote key in the remote keypocket. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).

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7. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the engine
to be started from outside of the vehicle.
/:This button will be on the remote key
if the vehicle has remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear defog may come on during a remote
start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear fog indicator light does not come on
during a remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or ventilated
seats, they may come on during a remote
start. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 42.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during a
remote start when it is cold outside,
if enabled. See Heated Steering Wheel 090.
To view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select “Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Comfort
and Convenience”. Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Do not use the remote start feature if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run
out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See
Remote Key07.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press and release
Qon the remote key.
2. Immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the turn
signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps
flashing confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
During the remote start the doors will be
locked and the parking lamps will remain
on as long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after 15 minutes
unless a time extension is done or the
vehicle is started.
3. With the remote key in the vehicle, press the brake pedal and start the
vehicle to drive. Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be extended
by another 15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An extension can
be requested 30 seconds after starting. This
provides a total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added on to the
first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The vehicle must be started normally before
the remote start procedure can be used
again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:
.Press and hold/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.

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vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press
jor|to choose the driver or
passenger mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to
move each mirror in the desired
direction.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward toward
the vehicle to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. Push the
mirror outward to return it to the original
position.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats 039.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0239.
Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0238.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press to power fold the mirrors.
Press again to unfold.
Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally obstructed
while folding.
.They are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded
position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal driving
speeds.

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Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using
the mirror controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped, press and holdQon the
remote key for approximately one second to
remotely fold the exterior mirrors. Press and
hold
Kon the remote key for
approximately one second to unfold. See
Remote Key Operation 07.
This feature is turned on or off through
vehicle settings. To view available settings
for this feature, touch the Settings icon on
the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Comfort and
Convenience”.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped, the heated outside mirrors turn
on when the rear window defogger is on
and help to clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirrors.
K: This button is on the climate control
panel.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0180.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming
outside mirror on the driver side. The mirror
will adjust for the glare of headlamps
behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and
memory seats, the passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected position when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel parking.
The mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),
or remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind your vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . 42
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . 49
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 54
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 59
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . 59
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Head Restraints
Front Seats
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer
a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.

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Adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a
crash.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the side of the head
restraint, and pull up or push the head
restraint down, and release the button. Pull
and push on the head restraint after the
button is released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head restraints are
not removable.
Rear Seats
Second Row Seats
The vehicle’s second row seats have
adjustable head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down. Try to
move the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in
place.Always adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same height as
the top of the occupant's head.
The second row outboard head restraints are
not removable.
Third Row Seats
The vehicle’s third row seats have head
restraints in the outboard seating positions
that cannot be adjusted up or down.
The third row outboard head restraints are
not removable.
The third row outboard head restraints are
designed to be folded.
The head restraint can be folded to allow for
better visibility when the rear seat is
unoccupied.
When folding the seatback down, the head
restraint will automatically fold out of the
way as the seat is folded down.
Return the lowered head restraint to the
upright position until it locks into place.
Push and pull on the head restraint to make
sure it is locked.
When an occupant is in the seat, always
return the head restraint to the upright
position. Pull the head restraint up and push